A tour to 10 unique wineries in Priorat
The Priorat region is unique in the world for its world-class wine. Crafted by experienced winemakers who mastered the rough terroir of the area, composed mainly of black slate where the old Carignan and Grenache vines survive. In this list of ten wineries in Priorat, we included seven DOQ Priorat, and three DO Montsant cellars to showcase the importance of the region in winemaking. You can choose the wineries from the list below and navigate easily in the post before choosing your next big wine trip.
Facts about the Priorat region
Priorat is a region southwest of Barcelona with a high density of wineries. Over 150 wineries are spread over two wine appellations and cover an area of about 500 square kilometers. These wineries are small compared to other wine regions, producing about 40.000 bottles on average. It’s a tiny amount if we compare it to different wine regions. This is due to the uniqueness of the terroir, which stresses the vines and doesn’t allow for higher yields. This is well accepted by winemakers, who focus on quality rather than quantity—giving the Priorat a name respected worldwide by every wine-lover.
One region – two wine appellations
The region of Priorat is divided into two wine appellations: the DO Montsant and the DOQ Priorat. Both make incredible wines with very similar characteristics. But there is a significant difference: the soil. Most of Montsant is clay, while Priorat is mostly slate. This last one stresses the vines, producing lower yields and more concentrated wines. Montsant has a point of freshness coming from the Clay soils that capture the water much better. From here, both have arid and continental weather with some influence from the Mediterranean Sea and harvest, mainly the local grapes of Carignan and Grenache.
Priorat Private Tour
We are a group of young entrepreneurs and sommeliers making this project real. We aim to offer an authentic experience in Priorat and discover its most genuine side. We will visit small wineries, meet passionate winemakers, and savor the best in each cellar.
- Private transportation
- Pick up at your hotel
- Foodies lunch
- Premium wineries
- Experienced guides
The beginning of wine in Priorat and oldest winery
The Scala Dei winery is an emblematic place in Priorat. Just 1 kilometer from the Scala Dei Charterhouse, it is a mandatory stop if we visit the Priorat. It is a winery with a long history, located at the foothills of the Montsant. It is a place of great spirituality, where we find the Carthusian monastery, which has shared history with the winery for over five centuries. One of the few wineries from Priorat with Clay soils, making silky wines with a unique freshness more common from the DO Montsant.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Classical tour: 1,5 hour winery tour from 25€
- Grenache tasting: 1 hour tasting of all their Grenache wine from 50€
- Premium Wine Tasting: 1 hour tasting of their most premium wines from 80€
An immersion in the landscape and nature of Priorat
Devinssi is a small winery from Gratallops with an anual production of 15.000 bottles. Jordi is in charge of this boutique winery and he has a great personality. Guests really enjoy his wine-tastings held in the middle of his century-old carignan vineyards. Offering a an interesting tasting of his wine portfolio. True Priorat wines with a big personality, representing very well the terroir of the region. The best of Devinssi wine-tastings are the great views over the Valley of Gratallops.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Wine-tasting with vine views: 1 hour wine-tasting from 20€
- Wine tasting and local food pairing: 1 hour tasting and local food (cheese, ham, bread) from 35€
Winery, restaurant and hotel all in one place.
Clos Figueras was founded in 1997 by two iconic names in the Priorat: René Barbier and Cristopher Cannan. The first one is a talented winemaker, one of the first to discover the potential of Priorat in the 1980’s. Today, he owns his own winery, but at the beginning, he helped many entrepreneurs establish their own wineries; among them was Cristopher Cannan, a British wine merchant who helped many winemakers export their wines to the US. Together, they helped create the ecosystem of small producers that Priorat is today. One of these early projects was Clos Figueras, a boutique winery that also serves as a restaurant with a great meals paired and DOQ Priorat wine.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Winery tour: 1,5 hours tour and 3 wine-tasting from 25€
- Gastro food and wine tour: 3 hours experience including lunch at the restaurant with a pairing of wines from 50€
One of the few family vineyards in Priorat
Mas Igneus, established in 2004, is a pioneering organic winery located in the heart of Priorat. The original founder of the winery, Alfons Soldevila i Barbosa, was an architect who designed an avant-guard winery that perfectly blends in the landscape of this region. With 25 hectares of certified organic vineyards, they primarily cultivate Red Grenache and Carignan, alongside Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and White Grenache. Notably, their El Maset vineyard has vines over a century old, contributing to the unique character of their wines.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Classic winery tour: 1,5 hour winery tour from 35€
- Wine lovers tour: 2 hours vineyards and winery tour from 45€
5. Sangenís i Vaqué (Porrera)
A great place to enjoy nature in Gratallops
When wine-making almost disappeared in the 1980s in Priorat, a handful of wineries survived, and Sangenis I Vaque was one of them. The key to their success was making wine as in the old days, using local varieties, fermenting the wine under the ground, and aging the wine enough inside the bottle. This persistence made Sangenis I Vaque a unique winery that is worth visiting. An opportunity to meet the family members behind the project, Maria Sangenis and Roger, with the added value of tasting wine from vintages 2000’s and 2010’s.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Premium wine-tasting: 1,5-hour winery tour and wine-tasting of their oldest vintages from 30€
- Jeep tour: 2 hours of jeep tour and premium wine-tasting with vine views from 50€
Priorat Private Tour
We are a group of young entrepreneurs and sommeliers making this project real. We aim to offer an authentic experience in Priorat and discover its most genuine side. We will visit small wineries, meet passionate winemakers, and savor the best in each cellar.
6. Mas Doix
An exquisite tasting room immerse in the landscape
If you like to enjoy incredible views, then you will love the Mas Doix winery from Poboleda. All wine tastings are in the tasting room with the best views of the Priorat. A place to fall in love with the region. In addition, the wines of the winery enjoy a great reputation in Spain and abroad. Mas Doix most famous wine is 1902, a wine produced from the 123 year-old carignan, making only 250 grams per plant. A true delight that has the classification of Gran Vinya Qualificada, the Grand Cru from DOG Priorat.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Tasting of 5 wines: 1,5 hour winery tour and tasting of 5 wines from 40€
- Tasting of 7 wines: 1,5 hour winery tour and tasting of 5 wines + 1902 and 1903 wines.
Modernity that blends perfectly with Nature
Perinet is an avant-garde winery in Morera del Montsant. A winery that is revolutionizing Priorat viticulture by building high-density vineyards in a region where access to machinery is difficult due to its rugged terrain. They have a very interesting offer of wine-tasting experiences: walks through the vineyards in a boogie, visits to the aging room with barrel tasting… All activities you can do throughout the year.
Wine tastings you can book:
- Classical tour: 2 hour winery tour from 25€
- Barrel tasting: 3 hour winery tour that includes tasting from the barrels from 70€
DO Montsant wineries
A biodynamic winery in the middle of nature
Vinyes Domènech is a family-run winery in DO Montsant, founded in 2002. Surrounded by mountains and just 10 km from the Mediterranean, it benefits from diverse soils and microclimates at altitudes between 200 and 500 meters. Committed to preserving the natural landscape, the winery practices biodynamic viticulture and microvinification. In 2015, its dedication was recognized when Teixar earned the prestigious “Vi de Finca” (Gran Cru, Single Vineyard Wine) status from Incavi and D.O. Montsant. A visit to Vinyes Domènech offers a deep connection to nature, where guests can walk through vineyards, taste wines from various vintages, and experience the flavors of the land.
A visit to Vinyes Domènech is an absolute connection with nature and wine. We value the biodiversity of the vineyards and forests of our surroundings, it is a unique and different proposal to enjoy a privileged natural environment where nature stimulates the emotions. The landscape captivates and transports you to understand the wine culture of our land and the people who make it possible.
The biodiversity of the environment and regenerative agriculture are the backbone of our wines.
Juan Ignasi Domenech
A wine Cathedral designed by Gaudi's deciple
Established in 1919, the Falset Marçà Cooperative is housed in a modernist building designed by architect Cèsar Martinell, a disciple of Antoni Gaudí. This architectural gem, often referred to as a “Wine Cathedral,” serves as a testament to Catalonia’s rich winemaking heritage. The cooperative comprises approximately 350 members who cultivate indigenous grape varieties such as Garnacha and Cariñena, producing wines under the DO Montsant designation. Visitors to the winery can explore its historic cellars, learn about traditional winemaking processes, and taste the acclaimed Ètim wines, which embody the character of the Priorat region.
10. Ronadelles
Gran Reserva wines from DO Montsant
Ronadelles Winery is the only winery in the Priorat region with Gran Reserva wines. Its most important wine brands are Cap de Ruc wines, with great acceptance in the Catalan market; and the Jaume Giral, the premium line of the house. The Ronadelles winery is located in the beautiful town of Cornudella de Montsant, very close to the Montsant Natural Park. Where you can taste the Gran Reserva Jaume Giral wines. You have lunch at their Michelin star restaurant Quatre Molins.
Priorat Private Tour
We are a group of young entrepreneurs and sommeliers making this project real. We aim to offer an authentic experience in Priorat and discover its most genuine side. We will visit small wineries, meet passionate winemakers, and savor the best in each cellar.
